mother carey's hen

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Noun mother carey's hen has 1 sense

Mother Carey's chicken, Mother Carey's hen, Oceanites oceanicus - medium-sized storm petrel
--₁ is a kind of storm petrel
--₁ is a member of Oceanites, genus Oceanites

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Mother Carey's Hen

Description:

Mother Carey's Hen refers to a mythical bird often associated with storms and bad weather. It is believed to be a supernatural creature that brings misfortune or predicts the onset of tempestuous conditions. The term is commonly found in folktales, poetry, and maritime literature.

Senses/Usages:

Noun: A legendary bird associated with storms and bad weather.
Noun: A poetic expression for a storm petrel, a seabird known for its ability to stay aloft during storms.

Sample Sentences:

The sailors on the ship feared the sighting of Mother Carey's Hen, fearing a violent storm was approaching.
William Wordsworth captures the fearsome beauty of Mother Carey's Hen in his renowned poem, "The Petrel."
The storm petrel, often called Mother Carey's Hen, gracefully glided over the raging waves.

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